101 THE WORLD OF CHEMISTRY 3 UNITS
Prerequisite: None
3 hours lecture
A general education course in chemistry for the non-science major. Topics include chemical
and physical discoveries and their impact on our standard of living, the formulation of
chemical facts, and the use of chemical theories to make scientific and technological
advances. This course utilizes the video series "The World of Chemistry."115 FUNDAMENTALS OF CHEMISTRY 4 UNITS
Prerequisite: MATH 90 or equivalent
3 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory
Elementary principles of inorganic and general chemistry with a brief introduction to
organic and biochemistry. Previous chemistry background is not required. This course is
recommended for students who need only a one-semester general chemistry course and for
students entering paramedical and allied health fields.
141 GENERAL CHEMISTRY I
(CAN CHEM 2)
Prerequisite: One year of high school chemistry or CHEM 115 and Math 110 or equivalent
3 hours lecture, 6 hours laboratory
Basic principles and calculations of chemistry with emphasis in the areas of atomic
structure, chemical bonding, molecular structure and properties; acids, bases and salts;
equilibrium; thermodynamics; oxidation-reduction and kinetics. The laboratory is an
introduction to quantitative analysis and the study of atomic and molecular structures.
142 GENERAL CHEMISTRY II
(CAN CHEM 4)
Prerequisite: CHEM 141 (grade of "C" or better recommended)
3 hours lecture, 6 hours laboratory
Basic principles and calculations of chemistry with emphasis in the areas of equilibrium,
thermodynamics, descriptive chemistry of the periodic table, coordination compounds,
radiochemistry and an introduction to organic chemistry. The laboratory will continue on
the same basis as CHEM 141, but will include some qualitative analysis.
199 SPECIAL STUDIES OR PROJECTS IN CHEMISTRY 1-3 UNITS
Prerequisite: Varies with topic
3-9 hours
Individual study, research or projects in the field of Chemistry under instructor
guidance. Written reports and periodic conferences required. Content and unit credit to be
determined by student/instructor conferences and Office of Instruction. May be repeated
for a maximum of nine units.
231 FUNDAMENTALS OF ORGANIC CHEMISTRY 4 UNITS
Prerequisite: CHEM 142
3 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory
Synthesis and reactions of carbon compounds, primarily aliphatic compounds. The
relationship of structure to properties, reactivity and mechanism of reaction will be
emphasized. This course, which is equivalent to the first semester of a two- semester
sequence offered at four-year institutions, is intended for biology, chemistry and
pre-medical majors needing one or two semesters of organic chemistry.
298 SELECTED TOPICS IN CHEMISTRY 1-5 UNITS
Prerequisite: Varies with topic
1-15 hours
Selected topics in Chemistry not covered by regular catalog offerings. Course content and
unit credit to be determined by the Office of Instruction and faculty. May be offered as a
seminar, lecture, lecture/laboratory or laboratory class. Offered on a Credit/No credit
basis only.
Non-associate degree applicable.
299 SELECTED TOPICS IN CHEMISTRY 1-5 UNITS
Prerequisite: Varies with topic
1-15 hours
Selected topics in Chemistry not covered by regular catalog offerings. Course content and
unit credit to be determined by the Office of Instruction and faculty. May be offered as a
seminar, lecture, lecture/laboratory or laboratory class.
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